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I would always watch with envious eyes every time my friends posted pictures of themselves on Facebook and instagram touring around the Golden Triangle of India – New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. My family is from South India and I am considered, technically speaking, an overseas citizen of India. So naturally, when I see my non-Indian friends exploring the Northern part of my ancestral home, I find myself thinking, “ I should be the one there! ”.

 

About a year ago, when I flew to Chennai for a family wedding, I was determined to squeeze a trip to the Golden Triangle in my itinerary. It was a bit of a challenge as I only had a week off from work, and three of those days were automatically blocked off for the wedding. Determined, I contacted a travel agency, requested a tailor made four day tour package to New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and booked my trip without a second thought.

 

“Are you crazy?” was my Rajasthani friend’s initial reaction. I don’t blame her! After all, the three cities are huge and offer so much to see, do, and experience. Regardless, I did what most people around me thought was impossible.

 

Day 1: New Delhi

 

India Gate

After catching an early morning flight to Delhi, I headed straight for the famed India Gate, a memorial dedicated to the troops of British India who died fighting wars between 1914 and 1919. Standing 42 metres tall, the monument was majestic and well deserving of its title as “one of the best attractions in India”. Fortunately, I had a guide explaining the history behind and significance of the monument as, if otherwise, I would not have had the appreciation I have now of the memorial or noticed the name inscriptions of over 13,000 soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the nation. It was an eye opener!

 

Humayun’s Tomb

Originally built as a tomb for the Mughal emperor Humayun in the 16th century, Humayun’s Tomb was truly a sight to behold. As I walked through the dome shaped entrance, I saw the red sandstone and white marbled exterior of the mausoleum and the contrasting greenery of the surrounding garden and let out a “Wow!”. It was beautiful!

 

After taking my time admiring the elaborate Persian designs and impeccable symmetry of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, I entered the mausoleum only to be blown away some more. The details were astounding. Personally speaking, Humayun’s Tomb was the highlight of my day in Delhi.

 

Qutab Minar

Standing at an impressive 240 feet, Qutab Minar is another one of New Delhi’s top attractions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The minaret was established in 1192 by Delhi’s very first ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak and was consequently named after him. Having spent a little longer than intended at India Gate and Humayun‘s Tomb, I, unfortunately, did not have time to see Qutub Minar as planned. However, I did admire the minaret in all its glory from a distance.

 

Full Story: https://expatlifeinthailand.com/travel-and-leisure/around-the-indian-golden-triangle-in-four-days/

 

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